The pandemic has changed the equation of looking at the world completely. Now, our socializing plan has changed and we are compelled to follow the pandemic guidelines. People are finding new ways to settle in with the new norm. Online gaming has become an essential part of enjoying games and connecting socially. Pandemic worked as fuel for Fantasy sports.
What if you cannot play your favorite sport outdoors with your friends. Play fantasy sports and enjoy the new sports-playing technique. According to the FCCI’s report, in 2020, online gaming grew by 40% due to the lockdown. And online fantasy sports are growing exponentially.
Indians are showing more interest in fantasy sports games. However, cricket is a religion in India, and people are trying to worship it in different ways. During such times Fantasy sports are allowing cricket lovers to fulfill their craze for cricket. Fantasy crickets allow a cricket lover to experience the match thrill virtually.
The player can create their own online time by selecting the players. To play fantasy sports, the fantasy game player can analyze the ground performance of the player and can make a team accordingly. From forming a team to lining up the players to play, fantasy cricket is a big responsibility.
Here are the few reasons that ESports is booming in 2021:
1. LockDown
2020, COVID-19, and the lockdown have contributed a lot to the growth of ESports. In 2020, people will be forced to stay indoors and even now we don’t know how things will be in the next few years. During the lockdown, people have found their own way to stay entertained while playing online games.
With no live matches, people are trying another way to enjoy their favorite game. They are investing their time in playing fantasy sports. The popularity of fantasy sports is helping the Esports owners to beg huge investment from investors. The online sports apps are trying to provide a real live playing experience to the users by improving the app interface.
2. Indian Premier League 2021
The most beloved cricket format the Indian Premier League (14th edition) is ready to set the cricket world on fire soon. But it is not confirmed yet whether any audience will be allowed on the ground or not during matches. IPL lovers can still enjoy the game by sitting at their homes. Last year, many IPL lovers enjoyed the game by playing fantasy sports during the Indian Premier League. If the situation is the same, there will be a huge boost in the growth of ESports. Undoubtedly, esports is saving the sports lover from feeling fear of missing out.
3. T20 World Cup 2021
The ICC Men’s t20 World cup 2021 was supposed to be held in Australia in 2020, but this pandemic had different plans. According to the news, the tournament might start in October 2021. But it is not confirmed whether the audience can go and watch the live tournament.
Cricket lovers even can enjoy the T20 WorldCup 2021 on their mobile phones by playing fantasy sports online. Don’t worry you can become part of one of the most awaited formats. According to experts, the crowd will increase on the Esports app by the end of 2021.
Indeed, ESports are saving sports lovers from any emotional breakdown. There are now numerous apps in the market for all the sports to play and enjoy the game on their phone screens. People can make their own time on the apps and can enjoy the live experience of playing sports.
